Diabetic Nephropathy
Conditions
Brief summary
This research aims to evaluate the levels of knowledge , attitudes and practices, of diabetic kidney disease among diabetic patients.
Detailed description
Diabetic kidney disease is defined as patients with diabetes mellitus who have persistent proteinuria for at least three consecutive measurements per year, or a decrease in GFR (\<90 ml/min/1.73m²) .Diabetic kidney disease is a severe microvascular complication frequently associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, is a leading cause of renal failure. The condition can also lead to accelerated cardiovascular disease and macrovascular complications. In Egypt, DM is a dilemma and a fast-expanding concern. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the prevalence of DM among Egyptian adults is 15.2%, which may be an underestimation.Public awareness, knowledge, and preventive practices are crucial in mitigating the onset and progression of diabetic nephropathy. Gaining insights into the general population's awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices (A-KAP) pertaining to this condition is crucial for the development of effective educational campaigns and preventative strategies.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Assiut University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
* • Diabetic patients (either type 1or 2 DM ) with age above 18yrs old.
Exclusion criteria
* • CKD patients due to cause other than diabetes. * Patients who refuse participation in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practice of chronic kidney disease among the diabetic patients through a questionnaire | Baseline | CKD screening index, which is divided into three different scales. The knowledge scale consists of 24 items regarding general knowledge of CKD, including its definition, risk factors, signs, symptoms, and complications. The attitudes scale, composed of 15 items, was used to assess the attitudes of diabetic patients toward CKD signs and symptoms and the ability to seek appropriate social and medical help related to their concerns. The practice score consists of 12 items that evaluate the health practices of each patient to prevent CKD. The validity and reliability of this screening index were examined and guaranteed and used in its arabic edition in another study . The correct answer was given one point, zero points for an incorrect answer, a Therefore, more correct answers meant greater knowledge of DM. |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Primary ContactSara Abdelaziz Hassan Mahmoud, Resident doctor
Backup ContactRadwa Awad Abdelhafiz Ibrahim, Doctor
Outcome results
None listed